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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Palma is the capital of the autonomous region known as the Balearic Islands.
- The city is situated on the south coast of the island of Mallorca, in the Mediterranean Sea.
- The history of the city stretches back more than 2000 years.
- The island had strategic territorial value and has changed hands several times, with each conquering nation or religion leaving its mark.
- Tourism is the major industry, with half of the population employed in the sector.
- Almost 30 million visitors arrive on the island by plane or by sea each year.
- Agriculture and mining also contribute significantly to the thriving economy.
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